What should I be looking for in a lawyer for a misdemeanor case.

Although you are only charged with a misdemenaor, you still may want to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Find out what...

If you qualify for a court appointed attorney, you are always free to go and retain your own counsel. What is most importanted regardless of...

What are the chances of the case being dismissed based on the discrepancies in the statement of the witness

When I was an ADA, I prosecuted homicide cases. These are usually the most complicated of all criminal cases and involves numerous witnesses. Its...

There are various reasons for why a case in Superior Court would be continued. All felonies are in Superior Court. It depends on what stage...

I am a victim of Domestic Violence and the court date is fast approaching. can I speak to the DA before the Trial?

You should be able to talk to the ADA or his or her legal assistant about your case. Domestic Violence cases are taken very seriously.

Can a person get murder charges dropped before they have to go to court?

The prosecution has a duty to turn over all exculpatory evidence. If the accused while out on bond, locates evidence that proves his innocence,...

My daughter has been charged with simple assault. She can not afford a lawyer. What can she do?

Did she not have an intial appearance where she was asked if she wanted or qualified for appointed counsel? If not, as the others have stated,...

I'm truly sorry for what happened to you. As a former prosecutor, I can tell you may have a difficult time. For all criminal charges, its not you...

Can i get a first time offense of concealing goods off my record?

It sounds like you may have pled to misdemeanor concelament of goods. If so, assuming you have a clean record outside of minor traffic offenses,...

If I'm 16 & got caught shoplifiting, what are my chances of getting hired & what are my chances of getting it off of my record?

Whether you get hired depends on your future employer. Has your case been resolved or is it still pending? If pending, you may be eligible for...